Last updated: 2 June 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how May Busch & Associates Ltd operating as Career Mastery (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit and use our website and services at careermastery.com (the “Services”).
For more information about how we handle personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, and provide information about how visitors use the site.
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
We use the following categories of cookies:
Essential cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They include things like security, authentication, and session management.
Performance and analytics cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve performance and usability.
We use privacy-focused analytics tools where possible to minimise the collection of personal data.
Functionality cookies: These cookies remember your preferences (such as settings or login information) to improve your experience.
Marketing cookies: These cookies support our marketing activities. They help us:
We do not use cookies to display third-party advertising within our platform.
We do not sell your personal information. However, some cookies and similar technologies may be used to support our marketing activities, including building relevant audiences for outreach on third-party platforms, as described in our Privacy Policy.
Below are examples of the types of cookies and tools we use. This list is illustrative and may be updated from time to time as our services evolve.
| Tool / Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analytics cookies | Fathom | Privacy-focused website analytics | Short-term |
| Analytics cookies | Amplitude | Product and usage analytics | Up to 12 months |
| Session cookies | Website | Maintain login sessions and site functionality | Session |
| Cookie preferences | Consent tool | Store your cookie preferences | Up to 6 months |
Essential cookies enable basic functions and are necessary for the proper function of the website.
| Name | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| wpconsent_preferences | This cookie is used to store the user's cookie consent preferences. | 30 days |
These cookies are needed for adding comments on this website.
| Name | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| comment_author | Used to track the user across multiple sessions. | Session |
| comment_author_email | Used to track the user across multiple sessions. | Session |
| comment_author_url | Used to track the user across multiple sessions. | Session |
Google Tag Manager simplifies the management of marketing tags on your website without code changes.
| Name | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookiePreferences | Registers cookie preferences of a user | 2 years |
| td | Registers statistical data on users' behaviour on the website. Used for internal analytics by the website operator. | session |
These cookies are used for managing login functionality on this website.
| Name | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress_logged_in | Used to store logged-in users. | Persistent |
| wordpress_sec | Used to track the user across multiple sessions. | 15 days |
| wordpress_test_cookie | Used to determine if cookies are enabled. | Session |
WPForms is a user-friendly WordPress plugin for creating custom forms with drag-and-drop functionality.
| Name | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| wpfuuid | Used to track user interactions with forms. | 11 years |
Statistics cookies collect information anonymously. This information helps us understand how visitors use our website.
Google Analytics is a powerful tool that tracks and analyzes website traffic for informed marketing decisions.
Learn more| Name | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _gac_ | Contains information related to marketing campaigns of the user. These are shared with Google AdWords / Google Ads when the Google Ads and Google Analytics accounts are linked together. | 90 days |
| __utma | ID used to identify users and sessions | 2 years after last activity |
| __utmt | Used to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests | 10 minutes |
| __utmb | Used to distinguish new sessions and visits. This cookie is set when the GA.js javascript library is loaded and there is no existing __utmb cookie. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to the Google Analytics server. | 30 minutes after last activity |
| __utmc | Used only with old Urchin versions of Google Analytics and not with GA.js. Was used to distinguish between new sessions and visits at the end of a session. | End of session (browser) |
| __utmz | Contains information about the traffic source or campaign that directed user to the website. The cookie is set when the GA.js javascript is loaded and updated when data is sent to the Google Anaytics server | 6 months after last activity |
| __utmv | Contains custom information set by the web developer via the _setCustomVar method in Google Analytics. This cookie is updated every time new data is sent to the Google Analytics server. | 2 years after last activity |
| __utmx | Used to determine whether a user is included in an A / B or Multivariate test. | 18 months |
| _ga | ID used to identify users | 2 years |
| _gali | Used by Google Analytics to determine which links on a page are being clicked | 30 seconds |
| _ga_ | ID used to identify users | 2 years |
| _gid | ID used to identify users for 24 hours after last activity | 24 hours |
| _gat | Used to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests when using Google Tag Manager | 1 minute |
Some cookies are set by trusted third-party service providers we use to support our Services, including:
These third parties may process data on our behalf in accordance with their own privacy policies.
You have control over how cookies are used:
Cookie preferences
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie notice where you can choose which types of cookies to accept.
You can update your preferences at any time through our cookie preference centre.
Browser settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
Additional rights
Depending on your location, you may also have the right to opt out of certain types of data processing, such as the use of cookies for targeted advertising. You can exercise these choices through our cookie settings or by contacting us.
Where required by law, we will obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies (such as analytics and marketing cookies) on your device.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at: support@careermastery.com
We use cookies to improve your experience on our site. By using our site, you consent to cookies.
Manage your cookie preferences below:
Essential cookies enable basic functions and are necessary for the proper function of the website.
These cookies are needed for adding comments on this website.
Google Tag Manager simplifies the management of marketing tags on your website without code changes.
These cookies are used for managing login functionality on this website.
WPForms is a user-friendly WordPress plugin for creating custom forms with drag-and-drop functionality.
Statistics cookies collect information anonymously. This information helps us understand how visitors use our website.
Google Analytics is a powerful tool that tracks and analyzes website traffic for informed marketing decisions.
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You can find more information in our Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy.